Not so Close Encounters of the Feline Kind
Today long distance relationships today are no longer unique. With the advent of unlimited long distance phone service, cell phones, pagers, internet communication and those weekend travel specials offered by many airlines, "togetherness" through spanning the miles, is commonplace.
But this "togetherness" story may be quite out of the ordinary. It is a heartwarming and enchanting saga about a British couple, Rose and Chris Rasmussen, who lived in suburban London. It seems that a little black and white kitten, named Sparky tugged at their heartstrings from 4000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. It was love at first sight the moment they discovered this ball of fluff on Petfinder.com.
Adoptions through Petfinder.com are by no means unusual, but this little kitten named Sparky was waiting for a forever loving home at the Clare County Animal Shelter in Harrison, Michigan, where he was their unofficial mascot.
Instead of having Sparky shipped from the United States to their home, the couple decided to set out on an adventure to visit Detroit and Chicago before going to the shelter and making the adoption official.
Rose Rasmussen told the "The Morning Sun of Mount Pleasant" soon after arriving at the shelter, "He took me here on the other side of the Atlantic, I thought they would say 'you guys are completely mad."
Sparky had to be microchipped, get a Rabies vaccination and a blood test to insure he was immune to the disease, and lots of paperwork had to be done, prior to departure for home. Sparky will have to be quarantined for 6 months upon arriving in London.
I wonder if Sparky, once he is finally able to take up his rightful residence at the Rasmussen home, will ever know deep down inside what an amazing cat he truly is to have been able to touch the hearts of two purrfect strangers from so far away? What do you think? Share your thoughts by leaving a comment.
Photos: The Morning Sun
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Comments (3)
Vicki July 13, 2009 12:16 PM
What a wonderful gesture for these loving people. They must have thought Sparky was something very special to go this distance to get him. I hope they all have many happy years together.
jmuhj July 13, 2009 3:10 PM
Sparky IS unique and very special, and this couple recognized that. Every cat is unique and special, and I work, advocate and pray for the time when there is someone loving and responsible for each and every cat, for a lifetime of unconditional love and loyalty.
Amy July 14, 2009 5:11 AM
There was some special connection between this couple and the "special" kitty. Bravo to them for making this kitty part of their lives.
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